Is what I'm doing bad?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:49 PM
  #1  
pgatour1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,969
Likes: 0
From: NY
Is what I'm doing bad?

Everytime I drive my CL-P I hit 100+MPH. Usually on the way to the golf course it is 15 miles each way. I'll gun it a lot and idle in 5th at 70 then drop it to third and take it to 120. Also I hit over 5500 RPM's about 10-15 times each day. Is this bad should I stop or is there something I can do to keep doing this and not worry as much. Thanks, Anthony
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:50 PM
  #2  
Chris's Avatar
- daemonichris -
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, CA
good thing you only got a CL-P...
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:51 PM
  #3  
pgatour1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,969
Likes: 0
From: NY
Hey. hey com'n low blow. This is the exact reason my dad didn't get me the S, but then again the difference is not really that great.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:54 PM
  #4  
Nashua_Night_Hawk's Avatar
Happy CL-S Pilot
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 9,215
Likes: 1
From: Nashua, NH, USA
R you doing something wrong, I think you are plannning on getting a huge ticket!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:56 PM
  #5  
Chris's Avatar
- daemonichris -
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, CA
Originally posted by pgatour1:
<STRONG>Hey. hey com'n low blow. This is the exact reason my dad didn't get me the S, but then again the difference is not really that great. </STRONG>
oh yes there is a big difference... i drove both before i decided on which one to get. i thought the CL-P would be enough... but once i drove the S... it was over
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:56 PM
  #6  
BusGradCLS's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: No. Virginia
I am like PGA cept with a CLS!!!! I VTEC about 8-10 times a day usually shifting not past 6000, but still. for you PGA... switch to synthetic!!!!!!! that is the biggest and best advise I would say and also throw in at least a K&N filter or better yet get the AEM intake baby!! I would like to hear more dicussion on how often others on this board VTEC and how you all drive in general and what you think of ramifications if any.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 04:58 PM
  #7  
pgatour1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,969
Likes: 0
From: NY
Allright no more CL-P/CL-S comparisons I get it hahahah.

Yeah I drive like a freakin nut but that's allright.
My only concern is can my car take this abuse. That's all i'm concerned about.
Installing the Intake Friday. I'll let you know how it goes. Anthony
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:00 PM
  #8  
Chris's Avatar
- daemonichris -
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, CA
hey i drive like crazed lunatic too... but of course i know my limits

btw, how old are you pgatour?

[ 08-08-2001: Message edited by: Chris ]
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:02 PM
  #9  
MCHM3's Avatar
magnet
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,221
Likes: 0
From: miami fl
yo i hit the limiter like evrery day
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:02 PM
  #10  
Nashua_Night_Hawk's Avatar
Happy CL-S Pilot
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 9,215
Likes: 1
From: Nashua, NH, USA
The beauty of CLS is that it is a car with dual personality.

You can safely and quietly cruise at 70 (2k rpms only) and if some one is annoying you or you would like to piss off a couple in a bimmer convertible, (SS + 2nd stage Intake, and VTEC) will get you in triple digit speed realy quick...

He he I am scared to do it daily, but once a while I can not resist to blow off some bimmers doors when I zip by
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:05 PM
  #11  
BNut's Avatar
S/C'd Accord Coming Soon!
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 908
Likes: 0
From: Lafayette, LA | Houston, TX (Weekends)
My cars begs to be driven past 5,500rpms so who am I to argue? As long as you let the engine warm up before maxing out the revs you should be OK. Just make sure you do you scheduled maint every 3,500 miles.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:08 PM
  #12  
Chris's Avatar
- daemonichris -
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, CA
nevermind i found out how old you are pgatour in the who's the youngest thread
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:19 PM
  #13  
kensteele's Avatar
Race Director
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 10,121
Likes: 0
From: Overland Park, Kansas
Keep it up too much longer and you'll be getting a [premature] visit from my friend:
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 05:46 PM
  #14  
GoldTypeS_RENAMED's Avatar
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
I wouldn't be too concerned about driving this car hard. But you need to be sensible about it like others have said:

1) NEVER EVER EVER drive a car hard until it's warmed up
2) Use synthetic oil
3) Change tranny fluid every 15k
4) Don't drive the car really hard and then shut it off. Drive easy the last 2-3 miles.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2001 | 06:23 PM
  #15  
eclipse23's Avatar
Moderator Alumnus
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 11,829
Likes: 3
From: CRY, CRY SOME MORE!
Keep on those fluids and have no fear. Honestly, I can't help but rocket around in my CLS. Just keep up on the fluids.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hrothgar02
2G RDX (2013-2018)
3
Nov 2, 2015 01:29 PM
eastcoastguy
3G TL (2004-2008)
25
Oct 29, 2015 03:00 PM
Timmy18
5G TLX (2015-2020)
78
Oct 17, 2015 03:58 PM
detailersdomain
Wash & Wax
3
Oct 9, 2015 10:13 PM
hrothgar02
2G RDX (2013-2018)
1
Sep 28, 2015 11:08 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:51 PM.